... Regiment of its great tradition. It was formed in 1755 a s the 51st Regiment of Foot, e said, and during the last war, while an artillery regiment, had served for some time in its infantry role. ’’ If in another war are called on to do other and strange ...

... established that Mr. John Simpson, of somewhere Northern Ireland, is the oldest surviving member of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Mr. Simpson's memory is quite good and he remembers that he had no particular reason for Joining the Army. His two companions ...

... M.B.E.— Captain Robert James Appleby, 2nd Battalion the Durham Light Infantry. Lieut. Ashley Raymond Bond, 2nd Battalion the Durham Light Infantry. Quartermaster and Captain Thomas Mobster Hill, Battalion the Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire), Territorial ...

... GENERAL LIST—INFANTRY. —Capt. D. J D. Smith his cotnmn.. Lt. N. M. hi, cotnmn.. Lt. F. J. Woodward, from sth Bn. Devon R RK)IMENTAL LIST—ROYAL ARTILLERY— Y. and L.R.. A.A.R. —Lt. R. P. Graham, from active list, to Lt. SPECIAL LIST Light AA. units. —Lt ...

... Marske, June 18 to July 3. 150 th Infantry Bde, 4th East Yorkshire Regiment. 4th and Green Howards, and 6th Durham Light Infantry. July 8 to 22. 161 st Infantry Brigade. 6th, 7th. Bth and 9th Durham Light ...

... were then have their turn. . The Bugle adds: The 61st Light Infantry (now the Yorkshire Light Infantry) undoubtedly fired the first shots of the Battle of Waterloo. After the battle, the 51st spent the night June 18-19 In the wood or ...

... military' career the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry at the time was known m the 51®t Regiment Foot-, being appointed sub-lieutenancy June, 1874. was almost immediately promoted lieutenant, and served with the old 51st for nearly four year®, being transferred ...

... letter was read from Col. Byng, commanding tho 51st Regimental District, bringing to the Committee'* notice the proposal to establish cottage homes for deserving eoldivr* of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, and stating that Committee might consider ...

... part of the evacuation, but a routine move after tour of duty. They already have been relieved by two battalions of the 51st Infantry Brigade The South Staffordshire Regiment and The Seaforth Highlanders. Arrangements for this were made before the agreement ...

... ALLIANCES. The King has approved of the 11th Infantry (Rand Light Infantry) Active Citizen For.v, Union Defence Forces being allied to the Duke of Cornwall's L.1.. and of the 51st Battalion Australian Infantry, Australian Military Forces ...

... Ballour seconded for duty with light A.A. unit and granted the temporary rank Major while employed. (Northumberland) A.A.R. —Lt. F. B. M. to Capt. 65th (Manchester) A.A.R.—Lt. R. A. W. Chaff be Capt. 52nd (E. Lan.) Light A.A.R. —2nd 14. A. H. Blrtwistle ...

... Commander the recalled the episode of a cavalryman who rescued young ensign the 51st circumstances of great gallantry. To the surprise of everyone present. Major the Light Infantry, rose and verified the as the aforesaid ensign of thirty-odd years before. ...